The Wynyard Station Upgrade has given Sydney a brighter, safer, faster and more accessible travel link, with increased capacity for tomorrow’s Sydney.

Project Name: Wynyard Station Upgrade
Studio Name:
Cox Architecture
Project size: 15000 m2
Project Budget: $130000000
Completion date: 2016
Location: Sydney, Australia
Photography: John Gollings

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Exit View ©John Gollings

The Wynyard Station Upgrade aimed to interpret and celebrate the history of the site while designing a space that can provide a modern station experience.

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Staircase View ©John Gollings

Where possible COX aimed to reveal or match the station’s original soffit and column structure, balustrades, handrails and plasterwork.

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Way to Platform ©John Gollings

This upgrade has allowed more people to access, exit and move easily through Wynyard Station. Adding facilities such as a lift at the York Street entrance, safer escalators and new and upgraded stairs has reduced queues and crowding.

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